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State Capitol Campus Parking Information

There are many ways to reach the State Capitol in Olympia, Washington. For those traveling by car, parking options are listed below. For the latest information on parking lot closures or changes, visit the General Administration parking page.

Try the Intercity Transit "Dash" Shuttle.

From I-5 Southbound: Bear right on ramp at sign reading "Exit 105A to State Capitol " and go West for 0.8 miles. Continue on 14th Ave SE and go West for 0.4 miles to the Visitor Information Center at Capitol Way S at 14th Ave SW.

From I-5 Northbound: Bear right on ramp at sign reading "Exit 105A to State Capitol" and go Northeast for 0.3 miles. Bear right on 14th Ave SE and go West for 0.6 miles to Capitol Way S at 14th Ave SW.

For more information, call the Visitor Information Center at (360) 586-3460.

Public transportation is also an option even after you've parked your car, and the local bus service (Intercity Transit) in Olympia offers many low-cost routes to the Capitol Campus and other state buildings. Intercity Transit also coordinates with connecting transportation systems in neighboring counties. Following are links to those public transit systems. If you have further questions about public transportation routes to the Capitol Campus or other state buildings, please contact the transit system as listed at the web site:

Department of Transportation Includes options for getting around Washington State and points beyond
Grays Harbor Transit in Hoquiam, Washington
Intercity Transit in Olympia, Washington
Mason County Transportation Authority in Shelton, Washington
Northwest Transit Links Includes information on ferry, air, rail and private bus links
Pierce Transit in Tacoma, Washington

Detailed Map of Capitol Campus (PDF)

There are seven parking locations available for visitors to the Capitol:

1. Visitor Information Center Parking. Located at the Visitor Information Center at 14th and Capitol Way. There is a 50¢ per hour charge. The phone number is (360) 586-3460.

2. North and South Diagonal Parking. Located along the North and South Diagonal streets on the Capitol Campus. There is a 50¢ per hour charge.

3. General Administration Parking Garage (upper level) on the corner of 11th Avenue and Columbia Street. There is a 50¢ per hour charge. No SUVs, vans or trucks. These vehicles can park on the west side of the General Administration Building.

4. General Administration Building, located at 11th Avenue and Columbia Street. There are 35 visitor parking stalls on the west side (facing Capitol Lake) of the building. There is a 50¢ per hour charge.

5. Natural Resources P1 Parking Lot off Washington Street is metered parking.

6. Visitor Parking: Capitol Campus Visitor Parking at Wheeler Avenue and Jefferson Street; Visitor Parking at Maple Park Avenue and Jefferson Street; Farmers Market at the north end of Capitol Way (available January through March only). Parking is 50 cents an hour. Intercity Transit’s free Dash shuttle serves this lot every 12 minutes on weekdays, taking passengers between the Capitol Campus and downtown Olympia.

7. Deschutes Parkway Intercity Transit serves Deschutes Parkway weekdays every 15 minutes. Other bus routes operate throughout the region and serve the Olympia Transit Center where passengers can transfer to Routes 12, 13, and 68 for service to the Capitol Campus. For route and schedule information, call (360) 786-1881 or visit www.intercitytransit.com. The fare is $1 for a single ride and $2 for an all-day pass. State employees working in Thurston County ride all Intercity Transit services free with a STAR Pass. Intercity Transit also operates a free Dash Shuttle along Capital Way between the Capitol campus and downtown Olympia. Service is every 12 minutes.

To Deschutes Parkway from I-5 Southbound: Take exit 103 and proceed on 2nd Avenue; turn left onto the Custer Way overpass; turn right on Boston, proceed downhill to Deschutes Parkway; turn right (north) onto the Parkway and proceed to the designated parking area along Capitol Lake.

To Deschutes Parkway from I-5 Northbound: Take exit 103 and proceed north on Deschutes Parkway through the stop sign to the designated parking area along Capitol Lake.

Persons with Disabilities: Those needing auxiliary aids or services for purposes of attending hearings or participating in other legislative activities should call the House of Representatives at (360) 786-7101 or the Senate at (360) 786-7400 for further information. TTY 1-800-635-9993.

Tour and School Buses:
Buses may unload and reload passengers on the Capitol Campus at the Winged Victory statue (at the junction of the North and South Diagonals). Buses should then repark in the bus parking area at the Satellite Parking Lot.